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Tender Type
Request for Information
Delivery Location
Eastern Cape - - Gqeberha -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169180
TRANSNET is inviting interested parties to comment and/or provide alternative proposals for the lease and operation of the aloes station and departmental siding (aloes yard precinct) in gqeberha, eastern cape. The precinct includes multiple erven with existing infrastructure such as a passenger building, goods building, cattle yard, loading areas, workshops, offices, substation, and pump house. This is a request for information (RFI) and the most consequential requirement is that bidders must respond with comments or alternative proposals for the lease and operation of the precinct.
Bidders must submit comments and/or alternative proposals for the lease and operation of the Aloes Station and Departmental Siding (Aloes Yard Precinct) in Gqeberha.
The precinct comprises multiple erven (e.g., Erf 481, 482, 483, 484, 403, 404, 517) with existing infrastructure including a passenger building, goods building, cattle yard, loading areas, workshops, offices, substation, pump house, culverts, and level crossings.
The property is owned by Transnet, and the proposed lease area boundary is shown in the discussion plan (Annexure A).
This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a formal bid invitation, so bidders are expected to provide input rather than a priced offer.
Bidders must review the discussion plan (Annexure A) to understand the lease area and existing assets before responding.
The tender is issued by Transnet Rail, with the property located in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 - 23:00
Venue
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Any enquiries regarding this notice may be directed to: [email protected] And must: • clearly indicate the name and contact details of the submitting party; • reference “aloes station and siding lease – notice and comment”
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Eastern Cape - - Gqeberha -
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Source: Annexure A_Discussion Plan 20260901.pdf (unknown)04 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
06 Oct
2026
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20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdf
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) invites interested parties to comment, object, or submit alternative proposals regarding a proposal to lease and operate the Aloes Station and Departmental Siding (Aloes Yard Precinct) in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The proposal, submitted by a consortium of three logistics companies, includes investment in upgrades and shunting operations to improve back-of-port rail efficiency. TRIM has not yet decided on the proposal and seeks market input before making a decision.
Annexure A_Discussion Plan 20260901.pdf
Transnet SOC Ltd is inviting interested parties to comment and/or provide alternative proposals in respect of the lease and operating of the Aloes Station and Departmental Siding (Aloes Yard Precinct) in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This is a notice to the market and not a formal bid invitation.
Aloes N&C Bid Ad Form.pdf
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is inviting interested parties to submit comments, objections, or alternative proposals on a proposal to lease, invest in upgrades and redesign, and operate shunting at the Aloes Station and its departmental siding in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, with the precinct feeding into the Back of Port Operational facilities.
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure A_Discussion Plan 20260901.pdf (unknown)No eligibility criteria specified
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure A_Discussion Plan 20260901.pdf (unknown)The tender concerns the lease and operating of the Aloes Station and Departmental Siding (Aloes Yard Precinct) in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The site includes multiple erven (e.g., Erf 481, 482, 483, 484, 403, 404, 517) with existing infrastructure such as a passenger building, goods building, cattle yard, loading areas, workshops, offices, substation, pump house, and various culverts and level crossings. The property is owned by Transnet and the discussion plan (Annexure A) shows the proposed lease area boundary. The tender is a Request for Information (RFI) inviting interested parties to comment and/or provide alternative proposals for the lease and operation of the precinct.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure A_Discussion Plan 20260901.pdf (unknown)No specific requirements found
Description
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdfTRIM has received a proposal for the lease of the Aloes Station and Departmental Siding in Gqeberha. The proposal is from a consortium of three logistics services companies currently leasing and operating sidings with rail linking to the yard. The lease term is 7 years. The proposal aims to enhance operational capacity and efficiency of the Aloes Yard, including investment in upgrades/redesign and shunting operations. The Aloes departmental siding is a key enabler to redesign the precinct to accommodate full trains, reducing shunting costs and enhancing operational efficiency. These upgrades feed directly into the Back of Port Operational (BOP) facilities.
Important Dates
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 06 October 2026 at 23h00.
Contact Information
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdf (unknown)Enquiries: [email protected]. Submissions: AloesN&[email protected]. Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 003 056 or [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdf (unknown)Submissions must be made in writing and clearly indicate the name and contact details of the submitting party. Reference the subject line 'Aloes Station and Siding Lease – Notice and Comment'. Submissions must be uploaded to the Transnet e-Tender portal, with an Intent logged on the portal before uploading. The submission email is AloesN&[email protected]. Late submissions will be disregarded.
Returnable Documents
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdf (unknown)Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, objections, and/or alternate proposals. Alternate proposals must include: (1) Market-related rental offer for the Aloes Station and Departmental Siding; (2) Design, detailed investment, and upgrade of the Leased Facility (Business Case); (3) Operational model covering shunting operations between the Leased Facility and all connecting back of ports private sidings; (4) Letter of consent from all back of port connecting private sidings linking to the Leased Facility to take over rail operations. Objections must indicate the basis of the objection with sufficient detail. Submissions must be in writing, clearly indicate name and contact details of the submitting party, reference 'Aloes Station and Siding Lease – Notice and Comment', and be submitted no later than 06 October 2026 at 23h00 to AloesN&[email protected]. Submissions should be uploaded to Transnet e-Tender portal.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdf (unknown)No formal scoring criteria are stated. TRIM will consider all submissions received before the cut-off time before making a decision. The process is open to any interested and affected party. Submissions are non-binding and do not confer preferential status. A final decision remains subject to TRIM's independent assessment, value-for-money considerations, and approval under delegated authority and section 51 of the PFMA.
Technical Specifications
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdf (unknown)The proposal concerns the lease and operation of the Aloes Station and Departmental Siding in Gqeberha. The proposed lease term is 7 years. The consortium proposes investment in upgrades/redesign and shunting operations between Aloes Station and connecting sidings. The Aloes departmental siding is key to redesigning the precinct to accommodate full block trains, reducing shunting costs and improving operational efficiency. The upgrades feed into Back of Port Operational (BOP) facilities. The proposed operating model extends the BOP's footprint to cover operations from their sidings to Aloes Station, creating a seamless flow and reducing multiple handling. Operations will be on a non-discriminatory basis.
Methodology
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdfAlternate proposals must include a detailed value proposition covering: (1) a market-related rental offer for the Leased Facility; (2) the design, detailed investment, and upgrade of the Leased Facility (Business Case); (3) an operational model for shunting operations between the Leased Facility and all connecting back-of-port private sidings; and (4) a letter of consent from all connecting back-of-port private sidings to take over rail operations between their private yards and sidings.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdf (unknown)No specific compliance requirements are stated. This is a Notice and Comment process under PAJA; comments are non-binding and do not confer rights or preferential status.
Contractual Terms
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdfThe invitation to comment does not obligate TRIM to approve or reject the proposal in any particular manner, nor does it predetermine the outcome. A final decision is subject to TRIM's independent assessment, value-for-money considerations, and approval under delegated authority and section 51 of the PFMA. TRIM may disclose submissions as required by law or for evaluation purposes; parties should identify confidential information. TRIM may withdraw the notice, amend the process, request additional information, or take any other lawful decision without liability.
Special Conditions
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdf (unknown)This is a Notice and Comment process under PAJA. Comments are non-binding on Transnet, do not confer any rights or preferential status, and do not predetermine the outcome of the lease decision. The absence of objections does not constitute conditional approval. TRIM has not yet decided whether to approve or reject the proposal. The invitation does not create any obligation on TRIM to conduct business with any party that submits comments, objections, or alternate proposals.
Section
Source: 20260904_N C Ad_Aloes Project_Final_.pdfTRIM is committed to a transparent and fair evaluation process. No specific scoring criteria are provided.
Description
Source: Aloes N&C Bid Ad Form.pdfThe proposal relates to the lease, investment in upgrades/redesign and shunting operations between the Aloes Station and the respective sidings connecting to the station. The Aloes departmental siding is a key enabler to redesign the precinct to accommodate full trains, reducing shunting costs and enhancing operational efficiency. These upgrades feed directly into the Back of Port Operational (BOP) facilities without which the operations cannot take place.
Important Dates
Source: Aloes N&C Bid Ad Form.pdf (unknown)Closing date and time: 06 October 2026 at 23:00 PM. Opening date: 04 September 2026.
Contact Information
Source: Aloes N&C Bid Ad Form.pdf (unknown)Contact person: TRIM Commercial. Email: AloesN&[email protected]. Comments, objections and/or alternate proposals should be delivered to AloesN&[email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Aloes N&C Bid Ad Form.pdf (unknown)Comments, objections and/or alternate proposals must be delivered via email to AloesN&[email protected]. Annexure A (Geospatial Discussion Plan Diagram) is referenced as part of the submission.
Technical Specifications
Source: Aloes N&C Bid Ad Form.pdf (unknown)The proposal relates to the lease, investment in upgrades/redesign and shunting operations between the Aloes Station and the respective sidings connecting to the station. The Aloes departmental siding is a key enabler to redesign the precinct to accommodate full trains, reducing shunting costs and enhancing operational efficiency. These upgrades feed directly into the Back of Port Operational (BOP) facilities without which the operations cannot take place.
Special Conditions
Source: Aloes N&C Bid Ad Form.pdf (unknown)Annexure A: Geospatial Discussion Plan Diagram is referenced.
Section
Source: Aloes N&C Bid Ad Form.pdf (unknown)Contact person: TRIM Commercial. Email: AloesN&[email protected]. Comments, objections and/or alternate proposals should be delivered to AloesN&[email protected].
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